Detroit Lions took Blake Miller over Monroe Freeling
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After Detroit selected Blake Miller at No. 17 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, NFL.com gave the Lions' pick top marks.
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Derrick Moore 'excited' to bookend Lions D-line with Aidan Hutchinson
Derrick Moore, a former Michigan edge rusher, was drafted by the Detroit Lions, reuniting him with Aidan Hutchinson.
On the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Lions traded up six spots to pick Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore. He will pair with another former Wolverine Aidan Hutchinson as the Lions hope to bolster their pass-rush unit.
The Detroit Lions ' work in the 2026 NFL Draft is officially a wrap. The Lions' 2026 NFL Draft class addressed a number of key needs, including offensive tackle and EDGE with Blake Miller and Derrick Moore as the Lions' first two picks.